Sir Rod Stewart’s Unintended Comedy Routine at Glastonbury
Ah, the Glastonbury Festival. Where music legends do their thing and fans do everything else—like erupting in laughter at Sir Rod Stewart’s recent comedic blunder. What was meant to be a triumphant performance turned into a rather “hilarious” live gag, as pointed out by comedian Harry Hill, who took to Instagram to reveal the unexpected highlight of the show: a nose-blowing episode that left fans in fits.
In his now-viral clip, Harry, apparently the unofficial comedic commentator of Glastonbury, shared, “I think my Glasto highlight has been Sir Rod blowing his nose.” Someone get this man a comedy award, because as our rock star rummaged for his handkerchief—let’s face it, a tissue was his opening act—the audience got to witness a masterclass in multitasking: singing and nasal hygiene!
Captured on video, Sir Rod conducted what could only be described as a one-man show involving his pocket and a conveniently timed withdrawal of a handkerchief. And there he was, blowing his nose like it was the grand finale, raising the question: who knew a rock legend could make such mundane tasks look like avant-garde performance art?
The audience collectively chuckled, with comments flooding in—15,000 likes and counting—for this unexpected moment of rock’n’roll candidness. One quipped, “Hilarious,” undoubtedly sharing the sentiment that nothing says “legend” quite like an impromptu nose-blow. Meanwhile, another chimed in, “TV highlight of the week,” as if to suggest that social commentary on Sir Rod’s nasal escapade beats anything on prime-time television.
Amidst the laughter, one can’t help but admire the marvel that is Sir Rod Stewart—an 80-year-old rock sensation who still knows how to charm a crowd, even if he’s equally adept at procuring a tissue. Fans reaffirmed his status as a performer, with comments like, “He was brill. Loved him going off stage for a cuppa. Good on him. True entertainer.” Because what could be more entertaining than a legendary crooner taking a break for a proper British tea?
Of course, before wowing audiences with his vocal prowess, Sir Rod faced his own challenges, including being felled by the flu—before apparently making a miraculous recovery just in time for the festival’s final hurrah. He’s even hinted at retiring from large tours post-2025, because why not swap out jam-packed venues for a cozy cup of Earl Grey in a quaint little café?
As the legendary tea-time slot at Glastonbury—following the footsteps of icons like James Brown and Diana Ross—enveloped him in that sparkling stage atmosphere, could it be that Sir Rod Stewart, despite the minor hiccup, still has the magic? Social media echoed sentiments like, “Massive crowd for Rod, fair play,” and pondered, “Do you think he’s snotty?”